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Mr. Max B. Schwartz

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The image shows a close-up view of a tree trunk surrounded by greenery and small reddish flowers. There is no visible horizon. The tree trunk is covered with ivy and Spanish moss with branches extending outwards holding the flowers. The color palette consists of greens, browns, and reds under soft light. The background features a blurred canopy of leaves.
William Eggleston, Untitled, 1978, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4271

Untitled

William Eggleston · 1978 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4271

The image shows a wide aerial view of a barren desert landscape with a high horizon. The terrain is flat and extends into the distance. In the foreground, there is an eroded cliff edge with tire tracks on the sandy ground. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black.
Robert Adams, Quarried mesa top, Pueblo County, Colorado, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4259

Quarried mesa top, Pueblo County, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4259

The image shows a low point of view of a rugged terrain with dirt and debris stretching towards a high horizon line. The ground has uneven mounds and trenches, creating a textured surface. It is a black and white photograph emphasizing the starkness and contrast of light and shadow. In the distance, there are gentle hills leading up to the horizon.
Lewis Baltz, Between Sidewinder Road and State Highway 248, Looking North, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4262

Between Sidewinder Road and State Highway 248, Looking North

Lewis Baltz · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4262

The image shows a rugged landscape with rocks, dry vegetation, an uprooted tree, rolling hills, small bushes or trees, distant low hills, mountains, heavy clouds in the sky. The scene is in black and white, highlighting light and texture contrasts.
William Clift, From La Bajada Mesa Toward the Oritz Mountains, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4265

From La Bajada Mesa Toward the Oritz Mountains

William Clift · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4265

The image shows a large metal cheese slicer with a silver handle, a butter knife, and a fork with four tines. The color palette includes shades of silver and a brown-orange hue reflected on the surfaces. The cheese slicer is on the left side, tilted diagonally, the butter knife is below it pointing upwards, and the fork is at the top right corner, diagonally oriented with the tines pointing upwards.
Jan Groover, Tybee Forks and Starts (E), 1978, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4274

Tybee Forks and Starts (E)

Jan Groover · 1978 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4274

This is a photograph of a beach scene with several buildings in the background. The image captures an event taking place on the sandy beach with various individuals present. The beach is expansive, with a section of sand bordered by a low wall and beyond that, a line of buildings that range from residential houses to possibly commercial structures, all of which have a distinctly coastal architecture with visible rooftops and balconies. In the foreground, there is a wicker beach bag on the sand. Palm trees are interspersed between the structures.
Tod Papageorge, Hermosa Beach #6, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4283

Hermosa Beach #6

Tod Papageorge · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4283

This is a photograph of a group of people standing near a beach service stand. The image shows individuals gathered around a wooden concession stand by the beach. Some are waiting in line while others are conversing. The attire indicates a beach setting, with most people wearing swimwear or summer clothing. A menu board on the right lists items like chili bowls, hamburgers, and sodas at prices in cents. The structure has a casual, rustic look commonly found at seaside snack bars. Sunscreen, towels, and flip-flops are visible in the scene.
Tod Papageorge, Manhattan Beach, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4284

Manhattan Beach

Tod Papageorge · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4284

This is a photograph of people at the beach. The image shows a sandy shoreline with a body of water in the background. The focal point is on a person relaxing and sunbathing, while others stand nearby. The sun casts shadows, emphasizing contours and creating contrast. In the distance, outlines of buildings or structures can be seen along the water's edge. The composition captures a summertime scenario of leisure and enjoyment outdoors.
Nicholas Nixon, South Boston, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4281

South Boston

Nicholas Nixon · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4281

The image shows a dense jungle scene with lush green foliage and thin hanging vines creating a curtain-like effect. Various plants with spiky leaves and undergrowth add texture to the scene. The color palette consists of shades of green. Light illuminates some leaves, contrasting with shadowed areas.
Richard Misrach, Hawaii XII, 1978, silver dye bleach print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4279

Hawaii XII

Richard Misrach · 1978 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4279

The image shows a landscape with rocky terrain, shrubs, small trees, and mesas leading to a mountain range in the distant horizon. The sky is filled with fluffy clouds. The scene is presented in black and white.
William Clift, End, Santa Fe River Gorge, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company), 2015.19.4264

End, Santa Fe River Gorge

William Clift · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4264